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Taiwan Plans Cull of 120,000 Invasive Iguanas

1/30/2025

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Taiwan is taking decisive action against the invasive green iguana population, planning to cull up to 120,000 of these pests that jeopardize agriculture. With an estimated 200,000 iguanas on the island, local authorities are enlisting public help to locate nests. Farmers are being trained in humane and effective management techniques, as these iguanas lack natural predators.

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Taiwan is taking decisive action against the invasive green iguana population, planning to cull up to 120,000 of these pests that jeopardize agriculture. With an estimated 200,000 iguanas on the island, local authorities are enlisting public help to locate nests. Farmers are being trained in humane and effective management techniques, as these iguanas lack natural predators.